Cross Park Place Provides Housing-First Apartments
In 2017, Shelter House of Iowa City received $2.7 million from the Iowa Finance Authority. In addition, it received $463,000 from The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. These funds were intended to finance the construction of a 24-unit apartment building, Cross Park Place. On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, the recently completed [...]
Color, Comfort, and Character–Interior Design Trends to Watch For 2019
When you're thinking about updating your home, checking out home decorating websites is a great source for finding the "Ins" and "Outs" and trends in design. For 2019, the pendulum is swinging back towards comfort, color, and personal style; and away from the stark minimalism and cool neutrals that defined [...]
A Closer Look at the 2019 Real Estate Scene
The unpredictable ebb and flow of the real estate market over the past decade seems to have stabilized a bit in recent years. For example, the years 2017 and 2018 finally displayed some similar trends when it came to home buying and selling. In general, the market favored sellers, as [...]
Fun Winter Activities in the Iowa City Area
Don't assume just because it's winter and there's snow on the ground, that you have to spend the entire winter cooped up in the house. The Iowa City area has lots of fun thing you can do this winter. Iowa City Art in the Afternoon Art in the Afternoon has been [...]
The Importance of Using A Realtor
You're in the market for a new home. Whether you're simply interested in buying or you're selling another property at the same time, there are plenty of things to consider. One of the first questions many people find themselves asking is, "Do I really need a realtor when I'm buying [...]
10 Ways to Protect Your Home From Iowa’s Winter Weather
Fall is the right time to prepare your home for Iowa's tough winters and other weather conditions. As winters here can be frigid, preparing and winterizing your house is vital to come through the winter in safety and comfort, and avoid huge repair bills in the spring. Here is a [...]
Five Must-See Fall Activities in the Iowa City Area
Those of you who've lived in the Iowa City area know how beautiful a Midwest autumn can be. It's a perfect time to spend some time with your family outdoors and enjoy various activities before a winter chill sets in. If you just moved to Iowa City you'll want to [...]
Dance and Eat the Night Away at Shelter House’s BBQ Bash
If you're looking for a great time and an opportunity to give back to a worthy cause in the Iowa City area, come down and join us at the BBQ Bash. Delicious food, wonderful company, and high-quality entertainment await you, at an event that is sure to be a crowd pleaser for [...]
10 Ways to Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready for Fall
Picnics and BBQ's are coming to an end, and the next few months will usher in another cold Iowa winter. With the kids back in school, your schedule back to normal, and fewer distractions from all the fun of summer living, it's time to prioritize home maintenance before the cold [...]
Eat Around the World at Taste of Iowa City 2018
The best way to get to know a city is through its food. The Taste of Iowa City festival offers a chance to sample the best of Iowa City's restaurants and food vendors. Get closer to your local community while sampling unique food and menus from a variety of cultural [...]
Iowa City Soul Festival 2018: Celebrate Community
Iowa City Soul Festival Every year since 2013, the Iowa City Soul Festival has been recognizing the way African influence has shaped our city. In this vibrant festival, we celebrate African and African-American culture through food, music and art. Don't miss out on this year's festival. Celebrate your community with [...]
Buying a Home: What To Look For and Generating the Down Payment
Important Factors When Buying A Home In the excitement of house hunting, especially buying a home for the first time, enthusiasm now may cause some regrets later. It's easy to experience "paralysis by analysis", forever failing to pull the trigger. But examine the following features of your prospective home through [...]
